About Us

Who We Are

Our Mission

501 Commons' mission is to boost the capacity of nonprofit organizations to thrive over the long term and effectively serve the community.

Our Story

501 Commons was founded in 1989 as Executive Service Corps of Washington. In 2010, we changed our name to 501 Commons, reflecting a changing role and broader range of services. In 2012, we absorbed some of the programs and services of the Alliance for Nonprofits and the technology services of NPower Northwest.

Our People

Our Clients

Through our strategic consulting and cohort programs, we have worked with over 500 nonprofits all over the state of Washington. Additionally we have incorporated NPower Northwest's services, who has worked with over 1,500 nonprofits with tech services and strategic planning.

Our Theory of Practice

At 501 Commons, everything we do is based on a "theory of practice" framework drawn from research on nonprofit capacity building and our nonprofit experience. Through this, we have identified "5 Elements of a Healthy Nonprofit."

Our Financials

We are careful and prudent stewards of our financial resources. Our organization works hard to ensure that we are delivering the caliber of service that our clients expect, while managing our budgets wisely, with an eye to a healthy and sustainable future.